Desktop Image Requirements

Requirements for Mac desktop images

Requirement for PC desktop images

Width: 1100 pixels

Height: 1040 pixels

Accepted image formats: JPG, PNG, PSD, AI, and PDF

Caution! Copyright and Other Considerations

Do not include any images and/or text that violates the intellectual property rights of others, or that might be found insensitive, offensive, or a violation of the Macalester College Student Handbook or code of conduct.

Submit your images at least seven days prior to the date that it is to be scheduled to be added to library public computer desktops.

Policy for Advertising on Library Public Computer Screens

To be eligible for this library service, your organization needs to be:

a student organization that is sanctioned by MCSG and recognized by Campus Programs; or

an official academic or administrative department on campus, or

an established standing or special committee recognized by the campus administration.

Your event or promotion needs to be:

open and of interest to the campus community (not just a small group)

easily accessible to the campus community (preferably held on campus)

Your Reservation needs to be submitted 14 calendar days prior to your requested display week, and may only run for one week. Scheduled Library sponsored events will take precedence over other campus events.